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    Oct 17, 2010, 02:22 AM
    400 amp or 600 amp service required
    I am building a new all electric home. I would like to know if I need a single phase 400 amp servise or a 6oo amp service. The home is 2800 sq ft, Type of high use appliances.( 2) 120amp tankless H2O heaters.
    (1) 50 amp tankless H2o heater. 2 ton hvac with heat stripe, 2 1/2 ton hvac with strips, 3 ton hvac with strips, 30amp oven, 40 amp cooktop, 30amp dryer, 30amp air compressor, 100 amp pool and heater, Microwave, exhaust hood, washer, dishwasher, garbage disposal,normal 110 circuits
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    Oct 17, 2010, 05:21 AM
    Without knowing the actual loads in amps, or watts, or horsepower of each appliance, only guessing that a 600 amp is needed. Perhaps more, or less.
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